PlayStation 5 Pro Shines in Final Fantasy Games With Game Boost Mode Enhancements
The PlayStation 5 Pro's Game Boost Mode is proving to be a game-changer, even for titles that haven't received dedicated patches. A recent analysis by Digital Foundry dives into how Final Fantasy games benefit from the Pro's advanced hardware, offering significant improvements in both performance and visual fidelity.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the only title in the series optimized for the PS5 Pro, and it showcases the system’s potential. The new Versatility Mode enhances image clarity and ensures smoother performance compared to the Performance Mode on the base PS5. While the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaler produces impressive results, minor quirks like vegetation rendering issues persist. These are expected to be addressed in future upscaler iterations.
Games without PS5 Pro patches, such as Final Fantasy XVI, also see major gains. In Graphics Mode, Game Boost Mode elevates the internal resolution, resulting in sharper visuals, while Performance Mode sees a 24% stability boost, often landing within the VRR range. This consistency allows the game to maintain 60 FPS in areas where the base model struggles. Additionally, the combination of TSC MAA and FSR 1 on the Pro helps reduce aliasing, delivering a cleaner image.
Final Fantasy XIV benefits even more. Game Boost achieves up to a 40% performance increase in 4K dynamic resolution mode, ensuring near-consistent 60 FPS. At 1440p, the game often reaches 120 FPS, offering fluid gameplay. Meanwhile, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins enjoys more stable performance on the PS5 Pro, an essential upgrade for an action-heavy title.
These enhancements highlight the PS5 Pro's appeal for gamers looking to push their experiences to the next level. Despite its premium price, the upgrades in resolution, stability, and visual fidelity make it a compelling choice for enthusiasts.
What's your take on the PS5 Pro's performance boost in these games? Worth the upgrade, or are you waiting for more exclusive enhancements?
